Alice
Pronunciation: [ AL-uhs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alice first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 387 babies have been named Alice in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alice is past its peak , currently ranked #19,737 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,737
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Alice
Alice is a boy name .
Is Alice a boy or girl name? Alice is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,737 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #62. Alice is more commonly used as a girl name.
Alice is currently ranked #19,737 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alice include Ali, Aly, Alie, and Alikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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